Wheel Sizes

dave996 · 14-Nov-2005, 15:31

How do you find your wheel sizes. Where do I measure from?

Cheers

D

If I've done it right I would say front is 17x3.5, rear 17x5.75

Da

[Edited on 14-11-2005 by dave996]

skidlids · 14-Nov-2005, 15:50

Measure across the inside of the wheel well, ie where the bead sits

dave996 · 14-Nov-2005, 15:57

Cheers mate

frazelli · 15-Nov-2005, 08:33

My rear wheel width measures 5.75 inches should this run a 190 or 180 tyre?

The old tyre was a 190 which came with the wheels when I brought them so I'm not sure whether I should replace like for like or go for the 180?

They have not yet been fitted and are going on my 748

Regards Frazelli

dave996 · 15-Nov-2005, 10:20

Mine is running a 190 at the moment.
Not too sure if a 180 would fit.

bradders · 15-Nov-2005, 12:35

if its std 996 wheels 180 will be ok, thats what I have fitted anyway...

ziggi · 15-Nov-2005, 18:38

a standard 996 wheel is 5.5 inches and does fit a 180 section tyre well. 6 inch rim fits a 190 well but as for the 5. 75 rim, i don't think anyone here has mentioned the best fit for it. search for the wheel and tyre post by shazzam!

dave996 · 17-Nov-2005, 16:25

Is it possible to powder coat or stove enamel magnesium wheels?

keefer · 17-Nov-2005, 16:35

only through people who know what they are doing with Mag.
its not as simple as other metals.
it requires a special coating before being painted, otherwise it will all just flake off.
best off contacting Dymag, although I found them to be a bit expensive

dave996 · 17-Nov-2005, 16:49

Cheers Keefer.

I had them painted by a place up near Lincoln but I think they only did paint not powder coating.

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14-Nov-2005, 15:31	#1
dave996 Registered Forum User 888 at Last !!! Posts: 952 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Carterton Mood: Fed up... Wheel Sizes How do you find your wheel sizes. Where do I measure from? Cheers D If I've done it right I would say front is 17x3.5, rear 17x5.75 Da [Edited on 14-11-2005 by dave996] Reply

14-Nov-2005, 15:50	#2
skidlids MotoGP God Posts: 18,275 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford Mood: Its ONLY a Bike Club Measure across the inside of the wheel well, ie where the bead sits Reply

14-Nov-2005, 15:57	#3
dave996 Registered Forum User 888 at Last !!! Posts: 952 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Carterton Mood: Fed up... Cheers mate Reply

15-Nov-2005, 10:20	#5
dave996 Registered Forum User 888 at Last !!! Posts: 952 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Carterton Mood: Fed up... Mine is running a 190 at the moment. Not too sure if a 180 would fit. Reply

15-Nov-2005, 12:35	#6
bradders Registered Forum User MotoGP God Bikes: 848, M620 DD bike Posts: 11,913 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hants Mood: waiting... if its std 996 wheels 180 will be ok, thats what I have fitted anyway... Reply

15-Nov-2005, 18:38	#7
ziggi Registered Forum User 888 at Last !!! Posts: 957 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Horsham, West Sussex a standard 996 wheel is 5.5 inches and does fit a 180 section tyre well. 6 inch rim fits a 190 well but as for the 5. 75 rim, i don't think anyone here has mentioned the best fit for it. search for the wheel and tyre post by shazzam! Reply

17-Nov-2005, 16:25	#8
dave996 Registered Forum User 888 at Last !!! Posts: 952 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Carterton Mood: Fed up... Is it possible to powder coat or stove enamel magnesium wheels? Reply

17-Nov-2005, 16:49	#10
dave996 Registered Forum User 888 at Last !!! Posts: 952 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Carterton Mood: Fed up... Cheers Keefer. I had them painted by a place up near Lincoln but I think they only did paint not powder coating. Reply